Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018Public Law 115–251Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018251115–251Statute CompilationUnited States House of RepresentativesOffice of the Legislative Counseltext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.GPO Statute Compilations USLM converter, version 20210527.12021-10-15Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018152801152018-09-29Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018[(Public Law 115–251)][This law has not been amended][Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 115-251. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps/][Note: While this publication does not represent an official version of any Federal statute, substantial efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. The official version of Federal law is found in the United States Statutes at Large and in the United States Code. The legal effect to be given to the Statutes at Large and the United States Code is established by statute (1 U.S.C. 112, 204).]AN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,SECTION 1. [38 U.S.C. 101 note]SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018”.(b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows:Sec. 1.Sec. 2.TITLE I—Subtitle A—Sec. 101.Sec. 102.Sec. 103.Sec. 104.Sec. 105.Sec. 106.Sec. 107.Sec. 108.Sec. 109.Subtitle B—Sec. 121.Sec. 122.Sec. 123.Sec. 124.Sec. 125.Sec. 126.Sec. 127.Subtitle C—Sec. 141.Sec. 142.Sec. 143.Sec. 144.Sec. 145.Sec. 146.Sec. 147.Subtitle D—Sec. 161.Sec. 162.Sec. 163.Sec. 164.Sec. 165.Sec. 166.TITLE II—Sec. 201.Sec. 202.Sec. 203.Sec. 204.Sec. 205.Sec. 206.Sec. 207.Sec. 208.Sec. 209.Sec. 210.Sec. 211.TITLE III—Sec. 301.Sec. 302.Sec. 303.SEC. 2. REFERENCES TO TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of title 38, United States Code.
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSIONS OF AUTHORITY </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Health Care Matters </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR COLLECTION OF COPAYMENTS FOR HOSPITAL CARE AND NURSING HOME CARE. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1710(f)(2)(B) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE NURSING HOME CARE TO CERTAIN VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1710A(d) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REMOVAL OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1720G is amended by striking subsection (e).</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAKING PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR RECOVERY FROM THIRD PARTIES OF COST OF CARE AND SERVICES FURNISHED TO VETERANS WITH HEALTH-PLAN CONTRACTS FOR NON-SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1729(a)(2)(E) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">before September 30, 2019,</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8118(a)(5) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR PILOT PROGRAM ON ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS RECEIVING HEALTH CARE. </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (e) of section 205 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-163; 124 Stat. 1144; 38 U.S.C. 1710 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (h) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and 2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019, and 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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</section>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="107">SEC. 107. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO MAKE GRANTS TO VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF HIGHLY RURAL VETERANS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 307(d) of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-163; 124 Stat. 1154; 38 U.S.C. 1710 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="108">SEC. 108. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR PILOT PROGRAM ON COUNSELING IN RETREAT SETTINGS FOR WOMEN VETERANS NEWLY SEPARATED FROM SERVICE. </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d) of section 203 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-163; 124 Stat. 1143; 38 U.S.C. 1712A note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stA/s108/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (f) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and 2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019, and 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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</section>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="109">SEC. 109. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF PAYMENTS AND ALLOWANCES FOR BENEFICIARY TRAVEL IN CONNECTION WITH VETERANS RECEIVING CARE FROM VET CENTERS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 104(a) of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-154; 126 Stat. 1169), as amended by section 109(a) of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-62; 131 Stat. 1162), is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Benefits Matters </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="121">SEC. 121. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAKING PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES CAUSING DIFFICULTY AMBULATING. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2101(a)(4) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A) Except</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(B) In each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018, the Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">In any fiscal year, the Secretary</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="122">SEC. 122. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOUSING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY GRANT PROGRAM. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2108(g) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="123">SEC. 123. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAKING PERMANENT AUTHORITY TO GUARANTEE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON CERTIFICATES OR OTHER SECURITIES. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3720(h) is amended—</chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (2); and</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1)</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="124">SEC. 124. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAKING PERMANENT AUTHORITY FOR CALCULATING NET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AT TIME OF FORECLOSURE. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3732(c) is amended by striking paragraph (11).</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="125">SEC. 125. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY RELATING TO VENDEE LOANS. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3733(a)(7) is amended—</chapeau>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>”; and</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2018,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019,</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="126">SEC. 126. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAKING PERMANENT AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE REHABILITATION AND VOCATIONAL BENEFITS TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WITH SEVERE INJURIES OR ILLNESSES. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1631(b) of the Wounded Warrior Act (title XVI of Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stB/s126/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (2); and</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) in general.—</quotedText>”.</content>
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<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stB/s127" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="127">SEC. 127. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES REGARDING ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN DISEASES AND EXPOSURE TO DIOXIN AND OTHER CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS IN HERBICIDES. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3(i) of the Agent Orange Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-4; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">Subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Homeless Veterans Matters </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="141">SEC. 141. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2021(e)(1)(F) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stC/s142" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="142">SEC. 142. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR HOMELESS WOMEN VETERANS AND HOMELESS VETERANS WITH CHILDREN REINTEGRATION PROGRAM. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2021A(f)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stC/s143" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="143">SEC. 143. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR REFERRAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR VETERANS AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS TRANSITIONING FROM CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2023(d) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="144">SEC. 144. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR SERIOUSLY MENTALLY ILL AND HOMELESS VETERANS. </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General Treatment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2031(b) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Services at Certain Locations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2033(d) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
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</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stC/s145" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="145">SEC. 145. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VERY LOW-INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES IN PERMANENT HOUSING. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2044(e)(1) is amended by striking subparagraph (F) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$340,000,000 for fiscal year 2018.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$380,000,000 for fiscal year 2019.”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="146">SEC. 146. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR GRANT PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS VETERANS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2061(d)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stC/s147" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="147">SEC. 147. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HOMELESS VETERANS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2066(d) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2022</quotedText>”.</content>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">Subtitle D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other Matters </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stD/s161" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="161">SEC. 161. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION OF INDIVIDUALS TO AND FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FACILITIES. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 111A(a)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stD/s162" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="162">SEC. 162. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS REGIONAL OFFICE IN MANILA, THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 315(b) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2019</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stD/s163" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="163">SEC. 163. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR MONTHLY ASSISTANCE ALLOWANCES UNDER THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL VETERANS SPORTS PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 322(d)(4) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stD/s164" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="164">SEC. 164. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE REPORTS TO CONGRESS REGARDING EQUITABLE RELIEF IN THE CASE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 503(c) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stD/s165" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="165">SEC. 165. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 521A is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stD/s165/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g)(1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stD/s165/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (l), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stD/s166" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="166">SEC. 166. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MINORITY VETERANS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stD/s166/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (e) of section 544 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2018</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2022</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tI/stD/s166/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification of Reporting Requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c)(1) of such section is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">each year</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">every other year</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
</subtitle>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH CARE FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s201" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TREATMENT OF MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS UNDER VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s201/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1703(h)(1) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s201/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary shall</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A) The Secretary shall</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s201/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease2">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (A), the requirement to enter into consolidated, competitively bid contracts shall not restrict
the authority of the Secretary under other provisions of law when modifying such a contract after entering into the contract.”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s201/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1703">38 U.S.C. 1703 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the effective date specified in section 101(b) of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182).</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s202" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF PROVISION REQUIRING RECOGNITION AND ACCEPTANCE, ON AN INTERIM BASIS, OF CREDENTIALS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS UNDER COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1703(h)(5)(A) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the date of the enactment</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the effective date specified in section 101(b)</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF COVERAGE OF VETERANS CARE AGREEMENTS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1703A is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">“(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Individual Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual</quotedText>’ means any individual eligible for hospital care, medical services, or extended care services under this title or any other law administered by the Secretary.”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1703A is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran’s</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual’s</quotedText>”;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)(2)(B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual</quotedText>”;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)(2)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individuals</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered individual</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (g), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to veterans</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to covered individuals</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (j)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/5/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any veteran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any covered individual</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s203/b/5/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to veterans</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to covered individuals</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s204" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR DEDUCTION OF OVERPAYMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1703D(e)(1) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s204/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s204/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and may use any other means authorized by another provision of law to correct or recover overpayments</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s205" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY OF FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1720I(b)(3) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">is not otherwise eligible to enroll</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">is not enrolled</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s206" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ACCESS OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO DRUG MONITORING PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL NETWORK. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1730B is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s206/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s206/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or any individual State or regional prescription drug monitoring program,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">programs</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s206/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such network</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs, or, if providing care in a State that does not participate in such national network, an individual State or regional prescription drug monitoring program,</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s206/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or any individual State or regional prescription drug monitoring program,</quotedText>” after programs; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s206/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(2) by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or any individual State or regional prescription drug monitoring program,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">programs</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s207" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELIMINATION OF REPORT ON ACTIVITIES AND PROPOSALS INVOLVING CONTRACTING FOR PERFORMANCE BY CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL OF WORK PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED BY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8110 is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s207/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (c); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s207/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s208" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ADDITIONAL REPORT ON INCREASED AVAILABILITY OF OPIOID RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 911(e)(2) of the Jason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act (Public Law 114-198; 38 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Secretary shall</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF HEALTH CARE ASSESSMENT TO INCLUDE ALL TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE ASSESSMENT OF EXTENDED CARE SERVICES. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 213 of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the section header, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">pacific territories</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">territories of the united states</quotedText>”;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">180 days</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">270 days</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Pacific territories</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">territories of the United States</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/3/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Pacific territories</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">territories of the United States</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Extended care.”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/3/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">community-based outpatient clinic</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">medical facility</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Pacific territory</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">territory of the United States</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/4/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Pacific territories</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">territories of the United States</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/4/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s209/4/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s210" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="210">SEC. 210. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY PROJECT AT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WEST LOS ANGELES MEDICAL CENTER. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s210/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the major medical facility project described in subsection (b) in fiscal year 2019, in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s210/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Major Medical Facility Project.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The major medical facility project described in this subsection is the construction of a new regional food services facility building on the campus of the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in West Los Angeles, California, to replace the seismically deficient Building 300, Regional Food Service Facility, which is located on the north campus of the medical center as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
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<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO VA MISSION ACT OF 2018 AND AMENDMENTS MADE BY THAT ACT. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 38.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual report on performance awards and bonuses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 726(c)(3) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Veterans care agreements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1703A(h)(4) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access standards.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1703B(i) is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) The term</quotedText>” and inserting<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“In this section:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by moving subparagraphs (A) and (B) two ems to the right;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/3/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by moving paragraph (2) two ems to the right; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/3/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">refers to</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">means</quotedText>”.</content>
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</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards for quality.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1703C(c) is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/4/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(c)(1) The term</quotedText>” and inserting<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/4/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by moving subparagraphs (A) and (B) two ems to the right;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/4/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by moving paragraph (2) two ems to the right; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/4/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">refers to</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">means</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prompt payment standard.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1703D(g)(3) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this Act, as amended by the Caring for Our Veterans Act of 2018,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this title</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Remediation of medical service lines.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1706A is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/6/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1703(e)(1)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/6/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)(1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (a)</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/7" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Walk-in care.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1725A is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/7/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or other agreement</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">agreement, or other arrangement</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/7/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)(4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Section 8153(c)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Sections 8153(c) and 1703A(j)</quotedText>”.</content>
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</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/8" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to recover the cost of services furnished for non-service-connected disabilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1729(a)(2)(D) is amending by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/9" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreements with state homes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1745(a)(4)(B)(ii)(III) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subchapter V of chapter 17 of this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this subchapter</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/10" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transplant procedures with live donors and related services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1788(c) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this chapter</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this title</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quadrennial veterans health administration review.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7330C is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of Veterans Affairs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary</quotedText>”;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of Veterans Affairs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department</quotedText>”;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of title 38, as added by section 102</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this title</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/A/ii/III" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (H)(i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of Veterans Affairs</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/A/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/A/iii/I" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)(iii), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1703C</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/A/iii/II" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1703(b)</quotedText>”;</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(2)(I), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1706A</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/C/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such high performing</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a high-performing</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/11/C/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a high-performing</quotedText>”.</content>
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</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/a/12" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department of veterans affairs specialty education loan repayment program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7693(a)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">is hired</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">will be eligible for appointment</quotedText>”.</content>
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</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">VA MISSION ACT.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training program for administration of non-department health care.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 122(a)(2) of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182)is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">title 38, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Processes for safe opioid prescribing practices by non-department providers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 131 of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182)is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(1)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of title 38, United States Code,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1703(a)(2)(A)</quotedText>”;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this title</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this Act</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/2/A/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of such title</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1703A(e)(2)(F)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered veterans</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veterans</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plans for supplemental appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 141 of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Whenever the Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Whenever the Secretary of Veterans Affairs</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Telemedicine reporting requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 151(c)(1) of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1730B</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1730C</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expansion of family caregiver program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 161(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">such title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">title 38, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specialty education loan repayment program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 303 of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182)is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/6/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of Veterans Affairs</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/6/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">established</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under subchapter VIII of chapter 76 of title 38, United States Code, as enacted</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/7" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Veterans healing veterans medical access and scholarship program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 304 of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182)is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/7/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered medical schools</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered medical school</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/7/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/7/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">entitled to</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">concurrently receiving</quotedText>”;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/7/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/7/B/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (e)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (d)</quotedText>”;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/7/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/7/C/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/7/C/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>”;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/7/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2019</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2020</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/7/E" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2020</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2021</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/8" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of criteria for designation of certain medical facilities as underserved facilities and plan to address problem of underserved facilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 401 of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182) is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/8/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(5), by adding “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or the applicable access standards developed under section 1703B of title 38, United States Code</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the wait-time goals of the Department</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/8/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)(2)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 407</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 402</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/9" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot program on graduate medical education and residency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 403(b)(4) of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an agreement</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/10" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department of veterans affairs medical scribe pilot program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 507 of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-182)is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/10/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">as determine</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">as determined</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tII/s211/b/10/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)(2)(C), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">speciality</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">specialty</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OTHER MATTERS </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s301" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPROVAL OF COURSES OF EDUCATION PROVIDED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR PURPOSES OF TRAINING AND REHABILITATION FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES CONDITIONAL ON IN-STATE TUITION RATE FOR VETERANS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s301/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3679(c) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s301/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">chapter 30 or 33</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">chapter 30, 31, or 33</quotedText>”;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s301/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An individual who is entitled to rehabilitation under section 3102(a) of this title.”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s301/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (2)(A) or (2)(B)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (2)(A), (2)(B), or (2)(C)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s301/a/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">chapters 30 and 33</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">chapters 30, 31, and 33</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s301/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3679">38 U.S.C. 3679 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to courses of education provided during a quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, that begins after March 1, 2019.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EMPLOYEES FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OPERATED FOR PROFIT. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3683 of title 38, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Department Officers and Employees.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An officer or employee of the Department shall receive corrective action or disciplinary action if such officer or employee—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has, while serving as such an officer or employee, owned any interest in, or received any wage, salary, dividend, profit, or gift from, any educational institution operated for profit; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has, while serving as a covered officer or employee of the Department, received any service from any educational institution operated for profit.</content>
</subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered officer or employee of the Department</quotedText>’ means an officer or employee of the Department who—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">works on the administration of benefits under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, or 36 of this title; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has a potential conflict of interest involving an educational institution operated for profit, as determined by the Secretary.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">If the Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Approving Agency Employees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">wages, salary, dividends, profits, gratuities, or services</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">wage, salary, dividend, profit, or gift</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/2/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in which an eligible person or veteran was pursuing a program of education or course under this chapter or chapter 34 or 35 of this title</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/2/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">terminate the employment of</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provide corrective action or disciplinary action with respect to</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/2/E" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">while such person is an officer or employee of the State approving agency, or State department of veterans’ affairs or State department of education</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">until the completion of such corrective action or disciplinary action</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A State approving agency</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disapproval of Courses.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State approving agency”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of Veterans Affairs</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/3/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">wages, salary, dividends, profits, gratuities, or services</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">wage, salary, dividend, profit, or gift</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/4/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary may</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver Authority.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may”</content></paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/4/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of Veterans Affairs</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/4/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, after reasonable notice and public hearings,</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/a/4/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall provide public notice of any waiver granted under this subsection by not later than 30 days after the date on which such waiver is granted.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s302/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3683">38 U.S.C. 3683 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to conflicts of interest that occur on or after that date.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/115/251/tIII/s303" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICULAR LEASES RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WEST LOS ANGELES CAMPUS. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2(h)(1) of the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-226) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any lease or land-sharing agreement at the Campus</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">any new lease 132 STAT. 3180
or land-sharing agreement at the Campus that is not in compliance with such laws</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>